Adam H reviewed The Elements of Style by William Strunk
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3 stars
Dated.
Paperback, 176 pages
English language
Published Dec. 14, 2005 by Penguin Books.
Every English writer knows Strunk and White’s The Elements of Style. The book’s mantra, make every word tell, is still on point. This much-loved classic, now in its fourth edition, will forever be the go-to guide when in need of a hint to make a turn of phrase clearer or a reminder on how to enliven prose with the active voice. The only style manual to ever appear on bestseller lists has explained to millions of readers the basic principals of plain English, and Maira Kalman’s fifty-seven exquisite illustrations give the revered work a jolt of new energy, making the learning experience more colorful and clear. --back cover
Dated.
It has some sound advice, but it is by no means infallible. Worse yet is the behavior by those who take its prescriptions too far. chronicle.com/article/50-Years-of-Stupid-Grammar/25497/